Holiday Happenings

A Halloween Exhibition and Skating Party Oct 28, 2-4pm Sat. Halloween skating exhibition followed by public skate and party games. $5 admission, includes skating and skate rental. sfsc4u.com. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525- 2589.

Boo Crew Haunted House Oct 27-28, Nov 4, 7pm. Ranked in the top fi ve scariest haunted houses in Illinois. $15 general, $25 speed pass. boocrew.com. Boo Crew Haunted House, 11083 Buckhart Road, Mechanicsburg.

Extreme Haunted Hayrides and Zombie Paintball Oct 27-28, 7pm Fri-Sat. Enjoy hearse-pulled hayrides and/or mount a custom-built paintball trailer to shoot at zombies and targets. Cash only: $15 hayrides or $20 express hayrides; $20 for paintball only; $30 for combination ticket. riversidestable. com. Riverside Park, 4700 N. Peoria Road.

Goosebumps Music Concert Oct 28, 7-8:15pm. Annual concert features organ classics typically enjoyed during the Halloween season. Dress all in black, all in white or in costume. Free. lincolnschurch.org. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St., 528-4311.

Halloween Family Carnival Oct 28-29, 12-4pm Sat-Sun.

Featuring carnival booths with prizes and candy, Halloween songs performed by the Hoogland Kids, Teens and Juniors, costume contests, haunted houses and more. Family admission: $5. Purchase tickets for games and activities. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Halloween Parade Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Featuring festive fl oats and other entries. Grand Marshal is Mayor Jim Langfelder. Hosted by The Parent Place and HSHS Medical Group. Free. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld.

Haunt the Hill Oct 26, 5-8pm Thu. Family-friendly festival of scares features a haunted garage, costume contest for ages 0-10, food and more. Free. Pleasant Hill Village, 1010 W. North St., Girard, 627-2181.

Haunted Lab Oct 27, 5-6:30pm Fri. Children ages 5+ see spooky science demonstrations and learn about experiments they can do at home. Shows at 5, 5:30 and 6. Halloween costumes encouraged. Preregistration. llcc.edu. 786-2383. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

House of the Dead Oct 27, 6-10pm Fri. Haunted house presented by the Pawnee Lions Club. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $5 admission. Boy Scout Hall, 623 Seventh St., Pawnee. Indian Knoll Pumpkin Patch and Farm Oct 28-29, 10am-5pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun. Wagon rides, face painting, barnyard games and animals, corn box and barrel tractor rides, fall treats and more. No admission fee; small charge for certain activities. indianknollpumpkins.com. Indian Knoll Farm and Pumpkin Patch, 2850 N.1000 E. Road, Mechanicsburg, 827- 0317.

Muni Mayhem Oct 26-28, 7-10pm Thu-Sat.

Featuring Muni Mayhem’s Mainstage Massacre, haunted maze, concessions and more. $10. themuni.org. The Muni, 815 E. Lake Dr., 793-MUNI.

Terror in the Graveyard Oct 27-29, 31, 7-11pm Fri-Sat, 7-10pm Sun and Tue. Terrifying haunt hosted by Terror on the Square leads visitors into an abandoned cemetery and through the woods. $13 adults, $10 ages 10 and under. terrorontheweb.com. Menard County Fairgrounds, 18450 Fairgrounds, Petersburg.

Trick or Treat Street Oct 29, 1-4pm Sun. Entertainment, demonstrations, safe trick-or-treating, and more. Held rain or shine. Free. wnns.com. 629-7077. Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Trick or Treat with Abe Oct 28. Lincoln Heritage Museum, 1115 Nicholson Road, Lincoln, 735-7399.

Trick-or-Treating Oct 30, 4-7pm Mon. Trickor-treat scavenger hunt, games, photo opportunities, prizes, candy, more. Costumes encouraged. Free. experience. scheels.com. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.

Trunk-or-Treat Oct 31, 5-7pm Tue. An all-weather event featuring candy, bottled water and other goodies. Free. trinity-lutheran. com. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323. Weaving a Holiday Gift Nov 3-5, 12-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-9:30pm Sat, 8:30am- 4pm Sun. Weave your own gift. Registration and deposit required. Call for details. $125. jubileefarm.info. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, 787-6927.

Fairs & Festivals

Best of Springfield Party Oct 26, 5-9pm Thu.

Eighties-themed party features live music from Fun DMC and The Brat Pack plus an 80s-style costume contest, food, drinks, vendors and more. $15 in advance; $20 at door. illinoistimes.com. Bank of Springfi eld Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800- 745-3000.

Fall Festival Oct 28-29, 9am-4pm Sat-Sun. Period-clothed interpreters demonstrate daily tasks such as candle dipping, soap making, basket making, spinning wool, fruit and vegetable preservation and more. lincolnsnewsalem.com. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, 632-4000.

Haunted Ethnic Illinois Wine Festival Oct 27-28, 6-10pm Fri, 11am-7pm Sat. Showcase of award-winning wines from Illinois wineries along with ethnic foods and live music. Halloween costumes encouraged. $25 advance, $30 at door. illinoiswine.com. Ethnic Village, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

This is Our Culture Nov 2, 6:30pm Thu. Featuring authentic west African cuisine and experiencecentered interactions with art, customs, religion, clothing and languages from Sierra Leone. $50 per person. thisisourculture.org. 844- 610-5100. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

UIS International Festival 40th Anniversary Nov 3, 5-8pm Fri. Fortieth anniversary event features complimentary ethnic food, live performances and cultural exhibits. Free. uis.edu. 206- 6678. The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC), 2171 University Dr., 206-7103.

Books & Authors

Poets in the Parlor Oct 29, 2-3pm Sun. Featuring Anna Leahy, author of the poetry collections Aperture and Constituents of Matter plus other publications. Free. vachellindsay.org. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St., 524- 0901.

Theater & Comedy

Brooklyn the Musical Nov 3-5, 8pm Fri-Sat, 4pm Sun. Regional theater debut features a story within a story. $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Capital City Improv Oct 27, 8pm Fri. Stand-up comedy by Nick Willis and Ricky Rocksteady. Hosted by Tim Laffey. $10. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Comedian Dan O Sullivan Oct 27-28, 7:30pm Fri-Sat. $14, $16. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE.

Comedian Midnight Swinger Nov 3-4, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 9:30pm Sat. Mr. Showtime aka the Midnight Swinger. $15, $17. donniebs.com. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 3455 Freedom Dr., 391-JOKE. Comedian Pat Godwin Nov 3-4, 8-9:45pm Fri-Sat. Heard on Philadelphia’s “Morning Zoo,” “The Bob & Tom Show,” “Last Comic Standing” and more. $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

Machinal Oct 27-29, Nov 2-4, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 2pm Sun. An expressionist play inspired by the sensational 1927 New York murder trial of Ruth Snyder. $8-14. uis.edu. UIS Studio Theatre, One University Plaza, 206-6160.

Mike Brown Oct 27-28, 8-9:45pm Fri-Sat. Comedian known for deadon impressions, hilarious observations and down-home, Southern sensibility. $15. mclimits.com. Mason City Limits Comedy Club, 114 E. Chestnut, Mason City, 482- 5233.

The Rocky Horror Show Live Oct 26-28, 8pm Thu-Sat, 11:30pm Fri-Sat. Presented by ADHD Productions. $20 adults, $18 seniors and students. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Music: General Events

Blend Oct 29, 10-11am Sun. Classic doo-wop routine plus gospel music from Blend, an a capella group. Free-will offering. blend-acappella.com. First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave., 546-7170.

BritBeat Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Stunning multimedia theatrical concert captures the mania and emotions of the Beatles career. $10-35. millikin.edu. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.

Engelbach-Hart Music Festival Oct 26-27, 7:30pm Thu-Fri. Sixth-annual event features the “Faculty Collage Concert” on Thursday and Carolbeth True and Friends on Friday. ic.edu. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave., Jacksonville, 245-3000.

Fun Pianos Nov 3, 5:30-10pm Fri. Featuring live entertainment, food and more. Supports the Springfi eld Pregnancy Care Center. $50. 525-5630. Firefi ghters-Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr., 622- 0099.

Halloween Spook- Tacular!

Oct 31, 7-8:30pm Tue. An evening of spooks, haunts and fantastical stories through music. Plus costume parade and trick-or-treating. $10 adults, $5 for students, free for children 12 and under. hcfta.org. 753-8000. Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre 1, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Oct 28, 7:30pm Sat. Featuring Ran Dank on piano. Tickets. ilsymphony.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.

Witches Night Out Oct 26, 5-10pm Thu. Costume charity event by women for women in need. $20 adv, $30 at door. witchesnightout. org. 630-200-2373. Illinois State Fairgrounds Exposition Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.

Dance

BAM Oct 27, 8-11pm Fri. Playing the Friday night dance. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-9515.

Dance for Hope Nov 3, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. Latin dance night every fi rst Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Dance for Hope Oct 27, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. All styles of dance every fourth Friday of the month. danceforhope3111.com. Normandy Hill Plaza, 3111 Normandy Road, Suite 104, 522-9106.

Monster Mash Halloween Dance Oct 27, 7-9pm Fri. Inclusive dance for individuals of all abilities ages 7 and up. Live DJ, treat bags, more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free. springfi eldparks.org. 585- 2941 x2303. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

Salsa Nights Dance Oct 28, 9pm-12:45am Sat. $4 per person. Omar’s Latin Fusion Restaraunt, 6901 Preston Dr., 415-5568.

VFW Dance Oct 27, 7:30-10:30pm Fri. 789-4725. VFW 10302 Northenders, 2349 Stockyard Road, 523-7523.

Art & Architecture

Artist Reception Oct 28, 6-8pm Sat. Celebrate the work of local artist Joan Burmeister. prairiehouseframes.com. Prairie House Custom Frames, 2833 S. Sixth St., 523-4415.

Bob Ross Birthday Party Oct 27, 7-9:30pm Fri.

Canvas and Cocktails-style event celebrates the painter of happy trees. BYO fros, drinks and snacks. Ages 21+. $25 SAA members, $35 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Canvas + Cocktails Nov 3, 7-9:30pm Fri. Paint movie posters and other images inspired by some of the worst movies ever made. $15 members, $25 non. springfi eldart.org. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Day of the Dead Anniversary Party Nov 1, 10am-9pm Wed. Sugar skull craft projects, refreshments, black light showing at 5:30pm and more. Free. christystudios. com. Christy Studios, 2501 W. Wabash, 546-0953.

Ladies Only Leather Earring Making Oct 28, 7-9pm Sat. Create lightweight leather earring. $25, includes supplies. pagetwosixtyone.com. 815- 408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931- 8841.

Now Hear This! Oct 30, 6-7pm Mon. First meeting of a new audiobook club. Featuring a discussion of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Free. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., 753-4900.

of strange shadows Opening Reception Oct 26, 5:30-8pm Thu. Exhibition offers an investigation of color, print and collective memory by Texasbased collaborators Leslie Mutchler and Jason Urban. On display through Nov 16. uis.edu. UIS Visual Arts Gallery, HSB 201, One University Plaza, 206-6506. On My Own Time Oct 26-28, 30, 9-5am Thu- Fri, 10-3am Sat, 9-5am Mon. Exhibition features 79 artworks created by 55 local artists. Free. springfi eldartsco.org. 753-3519. Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Open Studio Springfield Oct 30-31, 6:30-9:30pm. Figure drawing session featuring a clothed model on Mondays. Life drawing session featuring a live nude model on Tuesdays (parent/guardian sign-in required for under 18). Easels, drawing boards and clips provided; bring your own or make use of community drawing materials. All welcome. $15; $10 high school students. Open.Studio.Springfi eld@gmail. com. 789-9787. The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space, 711 S. Fifth St., 801-810-9278.

Opening Art Reception Nov 3, 5-7:30pm Fri. Opening reception for an art exhibition featuring paintings by Minnesota artist Kellie Rae Theiss. On display through Nov 22. decaturarts.org. Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water St., Decatur, 423-3189.

Pedestrian Oct 26, 31, Nov 1-28. Exhibition features artworks by Bernie White Hatcher and Adam G. Perschbacher. Free. springfi eldart.org. SAA Collective Gallery, 420 S. Sixth St., 544-2787.

Robert Middaugh: Machines Inherit the Earth Oct 26, Nov 1-8, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition features 20 artworks ranging in date from 1964- 2005. On display through Feb 11. $5 for adults; free admission to children, seniors, veterans. illinoisstatemuseum. org. 558-6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

The Big Picture: Large-Scale Paintings Oct 26-31, 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat, 12-4:30pm Sun. Exhibition showcases abstract and fi gurative large-scale paintings. $5 adults; free to members, youth, seniors, military, veterans. Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Film & Television

An Outrage Oct 26, 4-6pm Thu. Screening of a new documentary fi lm about lynching. Hosted by Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the University of Illinois Springfi eld Diversity Center. Free. an-outrage.com. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Diarios de Motocicleta Oct 26, 6-9pm Thu. Part of LLCC’s “Through a Different Lens: Cultural Perspectives through Film” fi lm and discussion series. Free. LLCC Trutter Center, 5250 Shepherd Road, 786-2200.

Ran Nov 3, 7pm Fri. Screening and discussion of the 1985 fi lm titled Ran, by Akira Kurosawa, which explores the human condition through a lens of feudal Japan. An ECCE Speaker Series presentation. Free. uis.edu. 206- 8171. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 206-6073.

Route 66 Film Festival Nov 3-4, 6:30pm-1am Fri, 12pm-1am Sat. Enjoy independent fi lms from around the world, meet fi lmmakers, and hear them discuss their fi lms. route66fi lmfestival.net. 364-1005. Capital City Bar & Grill, 3149 S. Dirksen Pkwy, 529-8580.

Children’s Corner

Mama and Toddler Pumpkin Decorating Oct 26-28, 10:30-11:30am Thu-Sat. Decorate pumpkins using stickers, glitter, pom poms, paint and more. Wear old clothes. $6. pagetwosixtyone. com. 815-408-1027. page261, 1340 State St. (Carriage House), 815-931-8841.

Trunk or Treat Oct 28, 3-5pm Sat. Free. Cotton Hill United Methodist Church, 5931 N. Cotton Hill Road, 529- 2736.

Zooper Edventures Oct 28, 1-3pm Sat. Themerelated games, crafts, zoo discovery walk, and other fun learning activities for ages 5-6. Advance registration required. $13 resident, $15 non. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.

Science

Friday Night Star Parties Oct 27, 8-10pm Fri. Presentation and viewing of skies hosted by John Martin. Free. Weather questions, 206- 8342 at 7pm or UIS Observatory on Twitter. UIS Brookens Library, One University Plaza, 206-6633.

Paul Mickey Science Series Lecture Nov 1, 7-8:30pm Wed. Presentation by Hal Hassen and Dawn Cobb titled “Learning About the Past From Burial Grounds: The use of grave markers and burial grounds to understand life in western Illinois.” Free. illinoisstatemuseum.org. 558- 6696. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.

Nature

Grapes and Gourds Oct 26, 2-4pm Thu. Create your own birdhouse using a gourd, art supplies and decorating items. Registration. $30, includes supplies and one glass of wine. lincolnmemorialgarden. org. 529-1111. It’s All About Wine, 1305 Wabash Ave., 546- 9463.

Owl Prowl Oct 27, 6:30-9pm Fri. Learn about raptors during an indoor presentation followed by a hike on the trails. Presented by the Illinois Raptor Center. $10 per adults, $5 children ages 7-12, free to ages 6 and under. illinoisaudubon.org. Adams Wildlife Sanctuary, 2315 E. Clear Lake Ave., 544-2473.

Pumpkins, Gourds and More Oct 31, 8am-7pm Tue. 820- 0215. Edinburg.

Lectures & Meetings

Adult Children of Alcoholics Oct 31, 5:15pm Tue. Weekly meetings every Tuesday. New attendees welcome. [email protected]. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St., 544-9049.

Breakfast Optimist Club Oct 27, 7am Fri. Every Friday. Visitors welcome. 546-5021. Atonement Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546- 7646.

Capital City Toastmasters Nov 1, 12-1pm Wed. Every Wednesday. Develop public speaking and leadership skills. 131-3356. toastmastersclubs. org. Illinois Department of Transportation, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

Financial

Peace University Nov 1, 6:30-7:30pm Wed. Nine-week Dave Ramsey program takes participants through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and more. $102.30. daveramsey. com. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636- 8463.

Financial Peace University: FLEX Oct 29, 6:30pm Sun. Weekly meeting held every Sunday for nine weeks includes discussion, activities and accountability. Registration. daveramsey.com. 801-7464. Peace Lutheran Church, 2800 W. Jefferson St., 546-7646.

GriefShare Oct 31, 6:30pm Tue. Nondenominational grief-recovery program utilizes video seminars, a workbook and a support group environment. Two-hour sessions weekly for 13 weeks. $15. 899-9418. Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur, 787-2323.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Program Nov 1, 6:30-8pm Wed. A 14- week program built around video seminars, a support group and a workbook. Cost of book. griefshare.org. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

REBOOT Recovery Course Nov 1, 6-7:30pm Wed. Program helps helps combat veterans and their families heal from the moral and spiritual wounds of war. Free. athenschristian.net. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 636-8463.

Springfield Backgammon Club Nov 1, 6pm Wed. First time is free; $5 per entry after that. sangamonvalleybackgammon. com. Capitol Teletrack, 1766 Wabash Ave., 546-2111. Springfield ICON Oct 30, 6:30-8:30pm Mon.

Springfi eld Inner City Older Neighborhoods monthly meeting featuring a recap of the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference. springfi eldicon.org. 528-9803. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523- 5212.

Bulletin Board

APL Annual Chili Supper Oct 29, 11am-5:30pm Sun. Featuring the Paw Paw Patch Bazaar and adoptable animals from 11am-4pm. $7. aplshelter.org. 544-7387. Knights of Columbus 364, 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, 787- 2360.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 28. Cats available 11am- 4pm. Dogs available 12-3pm. apl-shelter.org. 544-7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

APL Pet Adoptions Oct 29, 12-4pm Sun. Adoptable cats. apl-shelter.org. 544- 7387. Petsmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy, 698-3091.

Immigration Q-and-A Session Nov 2. Immigration Project attorneys offer legal consultation for individuals with immigration questions. Reservations. 309-829-8703. Catholic Charities, 120 S. 11th St., 523-4551.

Pizza Party for the Homeless Oct 27, 5pm Fri. Vinod Gupta hosts pizza party for homeless persons in honor of his 79th birthday. Free. 622-7118. Kumler United Methodist Church, 600 N. Fifth St., 523- 2046.

Senior Fall Party Oct 28, 5-7pm Sat. Music and fi nger foods for senior citizens. Free. 321-2112. Timberlake Senior Living Facility, 2521 Empowerment Road, 585- 4000. Springfield

Choral Society Trivia Night Oct 28, 5pm Sat. $10 per person; $80 per table. springfi eldchoralsociety.org. 899-7920. Piper Glen Golf Club, 7112 Piper Glen Dr., 483- 6537.

Trivia Night Nov 3, 7pm Fri. Food for purchase. $10 per person; 10 people per table max. Black Hawk Elementary School, 2500 S. College St.

Food

Halloween at the Market Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm Sat. Featuring special Halloween activities. Shop local produce, meat, eggs, handmade goods and other products. Free. downtownspringfi eld.org. 544-1723. Old State Capitol Farmer’s Market, 1 Old State Capitol Plz.

Jacksonville Farmers Market Oct 26, 28, 31, 7am-12pm. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. jaxfresh.org. Lincoln Square, Jacksonville.

Kegs, Corks and Forks Nov 3, 5-9pm Fri. Featuring wines, local microbrews, delicious food, music and more. Cash bar. Adv: $12 singles, $10 couples. Day of: $15 singles; $25 couples. chatham-il-chamber.com. 483-6450. Sangamon Prairie Reception Center, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, 483-7999. Old Capitol Farmers Market Oct 28, 8am-12:30pm. Shop local produce, meats, cheeses and more. Entertainment on Saturdays includes chef demonstrations, live performances, activities and more. Free admission. downtownspringfi eld.org. Downtown Springfi eld, Inc., 3 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, 544-1723.

Politics David Gill Reception Oct 29, 4-8pm Sun. Hosted by Andrew Spiro. $25 donation. 416-8793. Alexander’s Steakhouse, 620 Bruns Lane, 793-0440.

History Learn From Lincoln, Live Like Lincoln Nov 3. Lincoln Heritage Museum, 1115 Nicholson Road, Lincoln, 735-7399. Restoration Tour Oct 26, 5:30-7pm Thu. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.

Health

Doctor Is In: Ask a Dietitian, Holiday Hibernation Nov 1, 6:30-8pm Wed. Presentation titled “Ask a Dietitian, Holiday Hibernation” by registered dietitians Amanda Figge and Megan Klemm. Free. springfi eldclinic. com. Springfi eld Clinic East, 1025 S. Sixth St., 528-7541.

Faith & Philosophy

Religion Renewed Oct 27, 7-8pm Fri. Discussion. Free. 546-9171. Springfi eld Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St., 544-9595. To Protest and to Reform Oct 29, 10:30-11:30am Sun. Presentation by Rev. Martin Woulfe. Free. aluuc.org. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Road, 585-9550.

Sports & Fitness

Adventure Run 5K Oct 28, 10-11am Sat. A rugged trail run through 225 acres of gorgeous autumn landscape. $30 adults. Ages 12 and under run free. cilca.org. 487-7497. Camp CILCA, 4124 Camp CILCA Road, Cantrall.

Biggest Loser Oct 30, 6:30-7:30pm Thu. Fitness challenge. $10 per session, $40-50 for all. 638- 8989. St. John AME Church, 1529 E. Capitol Ave. 533-3969.

Harvest Hootenanny 5K Oct 28, 9am Sat. mmmultisport.com. Lake Lou Yaeger, Picnic Area 3, 3 Primitive Lane, Litchfi eld. 866- 733-5833.

Springfield MS Society Boo Run Oct 28, 9am-3pm Sat. Halloween-themed 5K. Halloween costumes encouraged. Registration. $25. getmeregistered.com. 741-3231. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., 753-0702.

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